Maygar / Knapp / Wojtkowski Advances in Information Systems Development

New Methods and Practice for the Networked Society Volume 2
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-70802-7
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 530 Seiten

This volume carries the proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD). ISD progresses rapidly, continually creating new challenges. Progress in ISD comes from research as well as from practice. The aim of the Conference is to provide an international forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences between academia and industry, and to stimulate exploration of new solutions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Maygar, Gabor

Knapp, Gabor

Wojtkowski, Wita

Zupancic, Joze

Wojtkowski, Gregory

Zupancic, Jo#e

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Preface;5
2;International Science Committee;7
3;Contents;10
4;Preserving Semantics of the Whole-Part Relationships in the Object- Relational Databases;14
4.1;1 Introduction;14
4.2;2 Possible Designs;16
4.3;3 Choosing Between the Designs;17
4.4;4 Discussion;21
4.5;5 Conclusions;23
4.6;References;23
5;Directing and Enacting the Information System;25
5.1;1 Information Systems – Not only with Computers;25
5.2;2 A Development Model for Theatre Productions;26
5.3;3 Case study: a Folk high school;28
5.4;4 Conclusions;33
5.5;References;35
6;Several Outlines of Graph Theory in Framework of MDA;36
6.1;1 Introduction;36
6.2;2 Two-Hemisphere Model Driven Approach: Formalization Aspects;38
6.3;3 Formalized 2HMD Approach: a Case Study;43
6.4;4 Conclusions;46
6.5;References;46
7;Designing Software Components for Database Consistency – An Enterprise Modeling Approach;48
7.1;1 Introduction;48
7.2;2 Dependencies in the EM Approach;49
7.3;3 Software Component Modeling;50
7.4;4 Conceptual Database Design;51
7.5;5 Avoiding Inconsistency;52
7.6;6 Designing for Consistency;53
7.7;7 Summary and Conclusion;55
7.8;References;56
8;Trust-Related Requirements: A Taxonomy;59
8.1;1 Introduction;59
8.2;2 Related Work;61
8.3;3 The Taxonomy;63
8.4;4 Discussion and Conclusions;69
8.5;5 Acknowledgments;70
8.6;References;70
8.7;1 Introduction;72
8.8;2 MOBMAS Methodology;73
8.9;3 Community-based P2P Information Sharing MAS;75
8.10;4 Discussion, Conclusion and Future Work;83
8.11;References;84
9;Recognition and Resolution of Linguistic Conflicts: The Core to a Successful View and Schema Integration;86
9.1;1 Introduction;86
9.2;2 Two user-friendly Modeling Approaches;87
9.3;3 Dealing with Linguistic Conflicts in KCPM and EM;90
9.4;4 Conclusions and Future Work;95
9.5;References;95
10;Contextual Method Integration;97
10.1;1 Introduction;97
10.2;2 Contextual Method Component;98
10.3;3 The Process and an Example of Contextual Method Integration;101
10.4;4 Summary and Conclusions;107
11;A Framework for Situational and Evolutionary Language Adaptation in Information Systems Development;111
11.1;1 Introduction;111
11.2;2 Meta Modeling in Information Systems Development;112
11.3;3 Towards Situational and Evolutionary Modeling Language Adaptation in IS Development;114
11.4;4 Conclusion and Further Research;119
11.5;References;120
12;Towards Estimating Quality of Experience with Passive Bottleneck Detection Metrics;122
12.1;1 Introduction;122
12.2;2 Bottleneck metrics;123
12.3;3 Methodology;125
12.4;4 Experiences and measurement results;126
12.5;5 Conclusion;131
12.6;References;131
13;Socio-Technical Perspectives on Design Science in IS Research;133
13.1;1 Introduction;133
13.2;2 Design Science and Information Systems Research;135
13.3;3 Socio-Technical Reflection of Design Science;137
13.4;4 IT Artifacts and Socio-Technical Design;139
13.5;5 Socio-Technical Design and Business Reengineering;141
13.6;6 Conclusions;142
13.7;References;142
14;Modeling Objects Dynamics in Conceptual Models;145
14.1;1 Introduction;145
14.2;2 Conceptual modeling in the OO age;146
14.3;3 Modeling Object Life Cycles with UML;152
14.4;4 Mutual consistency of objects life cycles;154
14.5;5 Consequences and conclusions;156
14.6;References;157
15;for Method Chunk Repositories An Interoperability Classification Framework;159
15.1;1 Introduction;160
15.2;2 Collaborative Method Engineering Platform for Interoperability;161
15.3;3 Classification of Interoperability Issues;163
15.4;4 Applying the Classification;167
15.5;5 Conclusion;169
15.6;References;170
16;Configurable Satisfiability Propagation for Goal Models Using Dynamic Compilation Techniques;173
16.1;1 Introduction;173
16.2;2 Background;174
16.3;3 Our proposal;176
16.4;4 Morpheus: Using dynamic compilation techniques;181
16.5;5 Conclusions and further work;183
16.6;6 References;184
17;Cookie-Chain Based Discovery of Relation between Internet Users and Real Persons;186
17.1;1 Introduction;186
17.2;2 Cookie-Chains and Networks;187
17.3;3 Theory of Disjoint Sets;188
17.4;4 Linked Reversed Tree;191
17.5;5 Experimental Results;192
17.6;6 Conclusions;194
17.7;References;194
18;Requirements Modeling and MDA – Proposal for a Combined Approach ;195
18.1;1 Introduction;195
18.2;2 KCPM;196
18.3;3 OLIVANOVA;198
18.4;4 A Comparison between the two models;198
18.5;5 The Mapping Process;200
18.6;6 Conclusion;203
18.7;7 Acknowledgement;203
18.8;References;204
19;Moral Problems in Industry-Academia on a Project Course Partnership – The Viewpoint of Clients;206
19.1;1 Introduction;206
19.2;2 Research Design;207
19.3;3 The Classification of Moral Problems;208
19.4;4 Discussion;211
19.5;References;214
20;Outlining “Data Track”: Privacy-friendly Data Maintenance for End- users;217
20.1;1 Introduction;217
20.2;2 Legal requirements on data processing;218
20.3;3 Architectural PET requirements;219
20.4;4 Related work;220
20.5;5 Data track functions for privacy protection;221
20.6;6 How the user meets the data track;225
20.7;7 Conclusion: Data tracking by end-users;226
20.8;Acknowledgement;226
20.9;References;227
21;Improving Trust in E-Government Through Paralingual Web Design;229
21.1;1 Introduction;229
21.2;2 Background;229
21.3;3 Research Question;230
21.4;4 Research Methodology;231
21.5;5 Analysis Methods;231
21.6;6 Results;232
21.7;7. Discussion;238
21.8;8 Conclusion;239
21.9;References;240
22;A Study of E-mail Marketing: Why Do People Read and Forward E- mail?;241
22.1;1 Introduction;241
22.2;2 Research model and method;243
22.3;3 Data analysis;246
22.4;4 Conclusions and implication of research results;249
22.5;References;251
23;Key Issues in Information Systems Management in Companies in Slovenia;252
23.1;1 Introduction;252
23.2;2 Research approach;253
23.3;3 The research;255
23.4;4 The results;256
23.5;5 Conclusion and recommendations;262
23.6;References;262
24;Enterprise Information Systems – Eight Significant Conditions;264
24.1;1 Enterprise Information Systems – Introduction;264
24.2;2 Enterprise Information Systems – The IS Field;265
24.3;3 Enterprise Information Systems – ERP Systems;265
24.4;4 Enterprise Information Systems – Business Reshaping;266
24.5;5 Enterprise Information Systems – Levels of Change;267
24.6;6 Enterprise Information Systems – Distinct Competence;268
24.7;7 Enterprise Information Systems – Business Philosophy;269
24.8;8 Enterprise Information Systems – Process Management;270
24.9;9 Enterprise Information Systems – Systematic Ways;271
24.10;10 Enterprise Information Systems – Summing Up;272
24.11;References;273
25;Success Factors Across ERP Implementation Phases: Learning from Practice;275
25.1;1 Introduction;275
25.2;2 ERP Implementation Success Factors;276
25.3;3 ERP Implementation Phases;278
25.4;4 Research Data Characteristics;279
25.5;5 Success Factors Relevance;280
25.6;6 The Most Important Success Factors;283
25.7;7 Implications and Conclusions;284
25.8;References;285
26;Building the Enterprise Architecture: A Bottom- Up Evolution?;287
26.1;1 Introduction;287
26.2;2 Purpose and research method;289
26.3;3 Analysis of empirical data;289
26.4;4 Conclusion;296
26.5;References;297
27;Contract Type and Pricing Structure and the Practice of Information Systems Development – An Economical Perspective;299
27.1;1 Introduction;299
27.2;2 Research Method and Setting;300
27.3;3 Findings and Discussion;302
27.4;4 A Model for the Impact of Pricing Structure on Information Systems Development Practice ;308
27.5;5 Conclusions;309
27.6;References;310
28;An Approach of the Knowledge Management for the Development of the Organisational Commitment;312
28.1;1 Introduction;313
28.2;3 The model of Human Resources Management;316
28.3;4 Methodology;318
28.4;5 Case study;318
28.5;6 Concluding remarks;320
28.6;References;321
29;Educational Management Information Systems: An Example for Developing Countries;323
29.1;1 Introduction;324
29.2;2 Background;324
29.3;3 Kenya and Sub Saharan Africa;325
29.4;4 Free Primary Education in Kenya;326
29.5;5 The School Empowerment Programme;327
29.6;6 Educational Management Information Systems;328
29.7;7 The Project So Far;330
29.8;8 The Wider Picture;331
29.9;References;332
30;Management Support Systems Design: A Competing Values Approach;333
30.1;1 Introduction;333
30.2;2 The Competing Values Model and MSS Design;334
30.3;3 A CVM-based MSS Design Approach;336
30.4;4 Conclusion and Further Research;342
30.5;References;342
31;Activity Based Costing System for a Medium-sized Trade Company;344
31.1;1 Introduction – Assessment of Profitability in Trading Enterprises;344
31.2;2 The Reason for Applying and General Architecture of an ABC System For a Medium- sized Trading Company;345
31.3;3 Steps of the Project;346
31.4;4 The Development and the Implementation of the Model in the Environment of a Stand- alone ABC Software;348
31.5;5 Analysis of Profitability of Clients and Suppliers;351
31.6;6 Conclusions;353
31.7;References;354
32;Managing a Software Development Organization with a TQM Approach for Balance in a Period of Rapid Growth;356
32.1;1 Introduction;356
32.2;2 SESCA Innovations’ background;358
32.3;3 Research Method;359
32.4;4 The Results and Implications in the Case of SESCA Innovations;361
32.5;5 Leadership and Constancy of Purpose;362
32.6;6 Conclusions;365
32.7;References;366
33;Knowledge Management in Higher Education: A Case Study in a Large Modern UK University;367
33.1;1 Introduction;367
33.2;2 Knowledge Management Issues in Higher Education;367
33.3;3 Knowledge Management in IT Services at the University of Wolverhampton;368
33.4;4 Pursuing a Knowledge Management Strategy;373
33.5;5 Conclusion;377
33.6;References;378
34;Creating Value-Adding IT Solutions for SMEs. A Field Study from Poland;379
34.1;1 Introduction;379
34.2;2 Principles for creating value-adding IT solutions;379
34.3;3 Case studies;381
34.4;4 Summary;390
34.5;References;390
35;How is Project Success Affected by Replacing the Project Manager?;392
35.1;1 Introduction;392
35.2;2 Research design;394
35.3;3 IT project managers’ perceptions of critical success factors;395
35.4;4 Perceptions on the replacement of the project manager;397
35.5;of replacement 5 IT project managers’ perceptions of the impact;398
35.6;6 Discussion and implications;399
35.7;7 Acknowledgements;400
35.8;References;401
36; Virtual Organisation Governance by Example of Virtual University;403
36.1;1 Introduction;403
36.2;2 Virtual Organization Management Theories;403
36.3;3 Corporate Governance versus IT Governance;404
36.4;4 Virtual University Governance;406
36.5;5 Summary;412
36.6;References;412
37;Practical Experiences in Web Engineering;414
37.1;1 Introduction;414
37.2;2 NDT (Navigational Development Techniques);416
37.3;3 Practical applications of NDT;417
37.4;4. Global evaluation;421
37.5;5 Conclusions;424
37.6;References;425
38;Derivation of Test Objectives Automatically;427
38.1;1 Introduction;427
38.2;2 State of the art;428
38.3;3 A use case model and template for testing;429
38.4;4 Case study;431
38.5;5 Test objectives from use cases;432
38.6;6 Conclusions;437
39;Ontology-based User Modeling for Web-based Information Systems;449
39.1;1 Introduction;449
39.2;2 User characteristics;450
39.3;3 User model representations;450
39.4;4 User model for the job offer acquisition domain;453
39.5;5 Related works;457
39.6;6 Conclusions;458
39.7;References;459
40;IT-Supported Inter-Organizational Services – The Case of a Swedish E- business Portal for Electronic Invoicing for Regional SMEs;461
40.1;1 IT-supported Inter-organizational Services – Business-to- business E- Commerce;461
40.2;2 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises;463
40.3;3 Barriers to EC Adoption among SMEs;463
40.4;4 E-Business Portal Studied – Portal Meetingpoint Wermland;464
40.5;5 Focused EC-application: Electronic Invoicing;466
40.6;6 Methodology;467
40.7;7 Results Results Main Driving and Impeding Conditions;467
40.8;8 Results Results Perceived Effects;469
40.9;References;470
41;What Makes a Good Diagram? Improving theCognitive Effectiveness of Diagrams in IS Development;473